Introduction: The brand name Sufix might not be well known
throughout the Angling world, but that's soon to change. Sufix
manufactures a wide range of quality fishing lines that are quickly making its
way onto reels worldwide. TackleTour first examines one of their many
offerings, the Sufix DNA fishing
line.

Sufix DNA Specifications

Colors
Available

Clear
blue & Lemon Green

Line
Type

Copolymer

Line wt's available

2-30
lb

Weight
Tested

12 & 20
lb

MSRP

Between
$6.99-$8.99 (12 lb/400 yds, 20 lb/330 yds)

About Sufix: The name Sufix might be new among fishing enthusiasts,
but believe it or not, this company has been in business since 1973 under the
name Yao I Fabric Co., Ltd which has a complete range of racquet strings, lawn
and garden products, a monofilament for textile, and of course fishing lines. They are one of the largest monofilament manufacturers in the world
and has a long history of OEM manufacturing. The name Sufix is their own
brand of products. Sufix is quickly growing in the fishing line market by
introducing premium fishing lines such as the Tritanium Plus and others that
show excellent performance and quality.

Impressions:
Line manufacturers have been heavily investing on researching and developing
new fishing lines that are better performing. The new lines have characteristics
such as less visibility, stronger... and some of them are going in the right
direction while others are just coming out with fancy names for their lines as a
marketing scheme.

The
Sufix DNA fishing line comes in a wide range of pound tests from 2 to 30lb, and
one shot spool size to the much larger quantities for people who just needs more

When
I spoke to Sufix USA's Sales Manager Rusty Hook, he strongly explained to me
that what they claim on their package is what users get. So I obtained
some Sufix DNA and my first impressions were quite good. Even though the
DNA comes in 2 to 30 pound test, I opted to review the 12lb. and 20lb. test
first. Out of the box the Sufix DNA copolymer line felt semi-soft and extremely
smooth. That was very noticeable once my fingers ran up and down the
line. With a little hand to hand tug, the line stretch was
minimal. A nice and handy feature, not directly on the fishing line
itself, but on the spool get my kudos. Each one shot spool is developed so
one spool can be connected to the next. This provides an easy way to
categorize and store your lines eliminating loose spools all over the
place.

The
spools are made to interconnect with one another for easy storage and organization

Copolymer:
Copolymer is a product of copolymerization, which is a chemical reaction in
which two or more molecules combine to form a larger molecule that contains
repeating structural units, or in other words the combination of two or more monomers to create
a copolymer. The outcome of this process results in a material that has
many more benefits than a solo substance. The copolymer fishing line
becomes more abrasion resistant, have a lower stretch factor, higher tensile
strength, higher impact and greater shock resistance, and much more.

Lab
Tests: Not to get too much into materials engineering, but when two matching
materials are combined to make one, the results are usually much better. The Sufix DNA fishing line is a copolymer line that exhibited the quality of
this copolymerization process. During the lab test the 12lb. test DNA was
stretched until the breaking limit was reached. The breaking limit of the
line is well over what Sufix specifies. That's usually true with most lines, but not all. What
we noticed was that the Sufix line held up better than some other brands of
similar copolymer characteristics. The abrasion resistance of the Sufix DNA was good
in the lab tests when we tried to nick the line, run it through rough surfaces,
and repeatedly casting and retrieving continuously. After some time the
DNA did show signs of damage, but in terms of how well it stood up before the
line finally broke down is the real question. Comparing to our data
collected from previous line tests, some that we have not posted yet, the Sufix
fishing line came in above average. The results of the lab tests showed
that the DNA would probably withstand the extremes during different fishing
adventures, and that's due to it being a copolymer fishing line that has special
additions like the silicon treatment and their processing that makes this a
better performing line. So we set forth and take you into the next step of
our investigation.

All
one shot spools by Sufix can be connected together. They mate and stay affixed
firmly even when being tilted, transported, and extracting line from the spool

Real
World Tests: Most of you would agree with me if I said fishing is fun, but
when you lose a huge fish plus your lure or bait due to the line breaking on
you, that can call for a lot of disappointment and can pretty much bother you
for the rest of the season. So having quality line is a must. We set
out field testing the Sufix DNA fishing line in many different types of fishing
in both fresh and saltwater, targeting species such as largemouth bass, landlocked
and surf stripers, and much more.

Casting: Throughout the months of testing the DNA we tossed both small
lures like jig-heads to huge swimbaits such as the Luhr Jensen AC Plug to other large
lures used for surf fishing for striped bass. So how well does the Sufix
copolymer line perform in this category?

A
copolymer fishing line, the DNA is smooth and casts great

The
Sufix DNA line casts easily and has a very nice feel to it. It's extremely smooth
and glides off the spool going through the rod guides quickly and with little
friction. What allows the superb castability is due to a few
factors. First the DNA line has low memory, as Copolymer lines are
known to have low spool memory because they are generally limp. With a low memory and soft fishing line, casting the distance is not a problem.

Remember
earlier during my first look at the line, I ran my fingers up and down, then
thought it was quite smooth? The DNA fishing line just glided through my
fingers without much friction. Two words... Silicon treatment. This
is one solution that Sufix incorporates into the DNA to help the casting
performance go one step further. Some Anglers
use line lubricants such as Reel Magic that has a similar function. If the
line is soften by applying moisture to reduce line memory and a smooth layer on
the surface, then casting performance improves. The great thing about the
Sufix DNA is that you won't have to spend more money or carry another bottle of
this or that just to get this ability. Out of the package the DNA already
holds this beneficial ingredient to casting better. (Read more about the silicon
layer's longevity in the Durability section)

The
DNA has a smooth silicon layer that provides many benefits in both casting and
durability. By running your finger on the line, you can tell it will flow
near frictionless from the reel through the guides and into the air; also
while being retrieved

Durability: During the lab experiments the Sufix DNA fishing line in
both 12 and 20lb. test demonstrated its abilities in stretch and breaking
limits, and its abrasion resistance through tough tests. Now the trial
begins where it really counts, on and around the habitat of the fish.
The first thing that I would like to emphasize again is that the DNA has a silicon
treatment. This silicon application is super in the casting category, but
it is also beneficial in durability. Some fishing lines dry up quickly and
do not even last half a season, especially if you fish as much as
I do. This silicon treatment prolongs the life of the DNA fishing line, minimizing the amount of times one needs to re-spool during a
fishing season.

By
keeping the fishing line moist the DNA also stays limp and low in
memory. Halfway through the fishing season and the DNA that's
spooled onto my baitcast reels are still performing like new. The
line is still smooth and soft, decreasing the chances of encountering nasty bird-nests, and
at the same time always remaining low in memory.

We
anglers love to fish around structure because of one reason, the fish hang out
there. When fishing near structure such as downed trees, weed beds, or
rock piles the fishing line takes a first-class beating. This is exactly what we
put the Sufix DNA through. We ran different types of lures through
dense structure testing the line, and at the same time seeking out fish.
Copolymer fishing lines are tough, but they aren't steel cables and do take
damage when continuously fished through rough terrain. But the question is
how durable is it when it is being rubbed along rough surfaces, getting nicks,
and other wear and tear that occurs on each fishing trip. Fishing lines
like the copolymer DNA are made to be abrasion
resistant. Looking at lab results and real world tests the Sufix line
faired well. Only after long periods of running the lines through
structure did the damage began to appear, and the first time that we noticed the
damage it was minor. The Sufix DNA is a lot tougher than many other fishing lines we have used before
and can withstand vigorous conditions. Even with nicks the line did not snap
when hooking up to large fish.

Ratings:

Sufix DNA Ratings (?/10)

Construction/Quality

The combination of two materials to form one
that's much tougher is exactly what Sufix did with the DNA. The
quality of this copolymer line definitely deserves a thumbs up

8.5

Performance

A soft, smooth, and extra limp line that casts
well and durable. A lot of this is from the added layer of silicon
that has many benefits

9

Price

A quality line with a reasonable price

8

Features

Not Applicable

N/A

Design (Ergonomics)

Copolymer lines are designed with many
benefits that normal monofilaments don't. The addition of the silicon
treatment makes the DNA an even better line

8

Application

Excellent for both saltwater and freshwater
use, and can be used on spinning and casting gear due to its extra limp characterizes.
The 12lb and 20lb test DNA is excellent for game fish such as bass,
stripers, and other hard hitting fish

9

Total Score

8.5

Pluses and Minuses:

Plus
Minus

J Durable

L Hard to find

J Casts great!

L Might be too soft for some

J Extra Limp

J Silicon Treatment

J Copolymer benefits

Conclusion: Throughout the history fishing lines have evolved from a
simple single strand to the present day braided, hybrid, and copolymer lines
where each have their own benefits. Sufix, new to many but a favorite among
some hardcore Anglers, has been in business for many years producing fishing
lines for other big name companies. Now they have their own products and
are making a big dent in the line market by introducing quality fishing lines
like the DNA. While DNA line might be hard to find, they are out
there. (Their other lines like the Tritanium Plus are now widely used and
available at many e-tailor sites) The Sufix DNA copolymer fishing line is true
to its claims. The line is superb in casting, low memory, extra limp,
and very smooth. The addition of the silicon treatment to the DNA is a
great bonus to us where it provides many benefits in terms of casting and
longevity of the fishing line. Plus the years of experience in
manufacturing fishing lines and other products have placed Sufix at the top
among process and quality, bringing trust and confidence among their
users. The DNA gets high marks as it displayed great results after all our
tests. We highly recommend this Copolymer line for any Angler looking for
something new, that won't let you down. So next time you go out to wet a
line, you won't go wrong if you make it Sufix DNA.